Early 20th Century SSP Optometry Trade Sign walking emphasizing the dense kernel texture

emphasizing the dense kernel texture

Roebuck and Co

many people began imitating his signature style as an homage to the artist

Its compact size and rugged tin construction made it easy to carry

Exhibits minor signs of wear including some tarnish and scratches

Early 20th Century SSP Optometry Trade Sign walking emphasizing the dense kernel textureSingle sided porcelain enamel trade sign featuring a stylized portrait of a young boy wearing round spectacles, rendered in warm tones with pale blue lenses. Beneath the portrait sits a large graphic of eyeglasses, reinforcing its use as an optometry or eyewear shop display. The porcelain surface exhibits extensive crazing across the white field, with scattered rust through spots where the enamel has failed, exposing the steel beneath. Edges show